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Mexico’s Audacious Judicial Overhaul

Just weeks away from leaving office, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador ushered legacy-defining judicial reforms through Congress, sparking concern among opponents and international businesses. Mexican governments have restructured the court system several times over the past 30 years, but institutional weaknesses have persisted. Whether the latest reforms will do what they’re intended to do […]

Daily Memo: Update on Israel and Lebanon, Possible Sanctions on Georgian ex-Leader

Escalation. Israel is intensifying its airstrikes against Hezbollah, hitting 300 targets on Monday, according to the Israeli military. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said...

In the Arab-Israeli War, Intentions Matter

With the situation in northern Israel now escalating, it’s imperative to take stock of the purpose of the Oct. 7 attacks and what it...

Daily Memo: No Consensus on EU-China EVs Dispute

No deal. China and the European Union failed to agree on a solution to their dispute over government subsidies for Chinese electric vehicle makers....

China’s New Revitalization Program

In the first weeks of September, dozens of senior Chinese officials from high-profile positions throughout the country were tapped to take up new positions...

Daily Memo: Russia’s Migration Restrictions, Vietnam-North Korea Talks

New controls. Russia will introduce a new procedure for identifying foreigners entering the country at the Moscow airport and at a crossing on the...

Daily Memo: Armenia Thwarts Alleged Coup, Shoigu Visits Tehran

Foiled plot. Armenian authorities arrested three people and are searching for four others for conspiring to overthrow the government, Armenia’s Investigative Committee announced. Five...

The Increase in Russian Military Forces

Moscow’s announcement of a dramatic increase in the size of the Russian army by 180,000 new recruits appears to threaten a major increase in...

India’s Northeastern Borderlands at Risk

Between discontented citizens and disputed borders, India’s northeast has long posed challenges for the government in New Delhi. The area is cut off from...

Daily Memo: Conflict With Hezbollah, Russia Embracing Crypto

Israel vs. Hezbollah. At a meeting with Amos Hochstein, a special adviser to the U.S. president, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant effectively ruled out...

Daily Memo: Putin’s Latest Military Decree, Georgian Politics

Russian defense. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to increase the country’s military staff from 2.2 million to roughly 2.4 million. As part...

Will the West Let Ukraine Strike Farther Into Russia?

On Sept. 14, Ukraine again asked the West for permission to strike deeper into Russian territory. The request came a day after U.S. President...

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